In a speed skating competition, 12 athletes are competing for first, second and third place in order to advance to the national championships. How many different outcomes are possible?

A. 1,452
B. 1,320
C. 1,728
D. 220

Question

In a speed skating competition, 12 athletes are competing for first, second and third place in order to advance to the national championships. How many different outcomes are possible?

	A. 	 1,452
	B. 	 1,320
	C. 	 1,728
	D. 	 220

campbell_st · Answer

12 skaters can come 1st, so 11 can come 2nd and 10 can come 3rd... 

12 * 11 *10 ways to advance to the nationals..

anonymous · Answer

okay thanks!